Category: Lifestyle

I used to think “positive daily rituals” were just another buzzword for those with too much time and not enough common sense. Picture this: A few years back, I was that guy,…

Ever found yourself at a networking event where the icebreaker is something like, “Tell us an interesting fact about yourself”? My mind goes blank. Suddenly, my life is as fascinating as a…

I once thought my apartment was a peaceful haven. That was until I found a three-day-old pizza slice under the couch and realized my home was more of a science experiment gone…

I used to think multicultural celebrations were just an excuse to wear whatever exotic outfit was on sale and pretend I understood the significance of henna or dragon dances. Truth is, I…

There I was, hunched over my laptop at 2 a.m., eyes burning, a cold cup of coffee my only companion. I laughed bitterly at the irony: I was writing about “work-life integration”…

I once tried embracing the minimalist lifestyle by purging my closets, convinced that each item I tossed would peel away a layer of my existential dread. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. The mountain…

I once spent a small fortune on a bamboo toothbrush and biodegradable floss, thinking I was on the cutting edge of sustainable living. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be the poster…

I once found myself perched on a rickety stool in a dimly-lit café somewhere in Chiang Mai, trying to convince myself that the warm, suspiciously murky brew in front of me qualified…

I once tried to embrace the whole “mindful morning routine” craze. You know, the one where you wake up at the crack of dawn, channel your inner Zen master, and somehow become…

I once paid way too much for a shoebox apartment with a view of a brick wall—because, you know, living in the city is all about the views, right? It’s the kind…